workNoun A measure of energy expended in moving an object; most commonly, force times distance. No work is done if the object does not move.

workNoun A nonthermal First Law energy in transit between one form or repository and another. Also, a means of accomplishing such transit.[http://arxiv.org/pdf/physics/0004055 See http://arxiv.org/pdf/physics/0004055].

workNoun A fortification.

workNoun The staging of events to appear as real.

workVerb To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.

workVerb To effect by gradual degrees.

workVerb To embroider with thread.

workVerb To set into action.

workVerb To cause to ferment.

workVerb To exhaust, by working.

workVerb To shape, form, or improve a material.

workVerb To operate in a certain place, area, or speciality.

workVerb To operate in or through; as, to work the phones.

workVerb To provoke or excite; to influence.

workVerb To use or manipulate to one's advantage.

workVerb To cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.

workVerb To cause to work.

workVerb To function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for.